On the way to Tennessee, we hit 1000 miles so far on this trip. We're staying just outside of Nashville, in a Corps of Engineers Campground, our newest find. These campgrounds around the country are all in wooded areas, and include a lake or reservoir with beaches and activities, for a ridiculous nightly cost of under $10 using Tony's Senior Pass (ie: Geezer Discount).
Our itinerary included the Artisan Festival in Centennial Park. When we got there, we noticed that Nashville has a lot of freaks who hang out at the park. Well, it only took a NY minute,and it was plain to see that we were in the wrong park, and were at the annual Gay Pride Festival!! After a good laugh, Tony said "let's get *%$@?# outa here!!"
Today it was 98 degrees.......at 11am !!! We visited The Grand Opryland Hotel - what a magnificent treasure! With almost 2900 guest rooms and 3 different hotel wings, it includes 9 acres of indoor gardens. There are cascading waterfalls and an indoor river with its own Delta floatboat. Guest rooms have indoor balconies overlooking the gardens.
We found Arrington Vineyards, co-owned by Kick Brooks of Brooks & Dunn. Enjoyed a live jazz trio and some wine and cheese with our Syrah, as we sat on an open air deck overlooking the vineyards.
Had dinner at the Wild Horses Saloon and had the BEST ribs and pulled pork. Bought straw cowboy hats, and walked past musicians playing in the street.
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